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When I look back at my #photodiary
I see many small moments of good.
They easily fade away when you're struggling and your mental health isn't the best.
So I often look back on my camera roll to remind myself of the good.
Of the glimmers and the gratitude I felt.
This has helped me immensely during tough times.
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It's Thankful Tuesday.
And I saw some call it Grati-tuesday.
And I thought that was so cute.
Today I invite you to check in with something your grateful for.
It doesn't have to a "big" thing at all - those "small" things make my world go round.
You're most welcome to share with us in the comments to spread gratitude and inspire others.
I'll get us started with the sharing.
Let's cultivate and nurture those grateful hearts together.
#thankfultuesday
#gratituesday
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Saw this Halloween themed reminder of things not to be scared of.
And I thought it was very cute and spot on.
I had a hard time getting out of bed this morning because of the busy week I have ahead of me.
It was quite overwhelming.
And kinda crushing for someone like me given the challenges i face daily...
But I got out of bed and even ended up having a good morning - which was a very welcomed surprise.
Reminding myself that this week I'll definitely be needing:
"Carving time out for self care"
And
"Taking care of your own needs".
I hope you're able to give yourself what you need.
And I wish you the best possible week you can have.
#kindmondayreminder
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This weekend flew by so fast for me.
Sometimes they go by slow.
But this one wast over really quickly, I feel.
Maybe you feel the same?
No matter if your weekend was slow or fast, I thought it would be nice to start the week with taking a moment and reflecting on a weekend win.
I feel it can do a lot for our mental and emotional well-being to focus on what worked, what was good, and what we actually accomplished.
It doesn't have to be something "big".
ANY win counts!
Because they are all big wins in my book.
You're more than welcome to share with us in the comments.
So we can cheer each other on.
I'll get us started with the sharing in the comments.
And I wish you the best possible week.
#Mondaycheer
#wekeendwin
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It's Friday!
And you know what that means;
It means we have made it another week!
And however you got through;
You got through.
And that's worth celebrating.
Maybe you want to take a moment and reflect on a win from your week?
It can also be some gratitude or a glimmer.
You're more than welcome to share in the comments so we can cheer each other on.
Nothing is too "small" to be shared!
So many big wins disguise themselves in what others would label as a small win.
But we mighties know better;
Any win is a big win!
I'll get us started with the sharing in the comments.
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I would like to add to this quote that healing from ANY form of mental health issues is a full-time job.
Not just healing from complex trauma.
In this we all have a full-time job, we didn't ask for.
I remember my former psychiatrist told me (when I expressed my lack of understanding of why I was so burnout and exhausted all the time even though I didn't have a job) that each of my diagnosis equals a full-time job.
He added; "Well actually more than a full-time job since it's 24/7/365".
For me that hit home.
And it validated in undeniable ways why I am so tired and drained.
As I prepare to take my after-group-therapy-nap, I remind myself of this.
And I want to WHOLEHEARTEDLY applaud you all for ALL the work you do.
I know it isn't easy showing up day after day.
But you do.
And I am impressed and inspired by you each and every day.
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I called this group Gratitude & Glimmers.
And while we all know what gratitude is, some
might not know what a glimmer is.
I sure didn't - not until a few months ago.
So that's why I'm sharing this info about glimmers.
Since learning about them, I have become more and more aware of when I experience them.
And it's a much welcomed distraction from the awareness I have of my triggers...
I am learning how important it is to know about both my triggers and glimmers in order to heal.
And I've become a Glimmer-seeker.
I don't know if my day holds "hundreds of glimmers" like the list says...
But there are definitely some!
And they are so worth noticing✨️
Maybe some of you would like to join me as a Glimmer-seeker?
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#gratitudeandglimmers
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I've created a group focused on Gratitude and Glimmers.
Because they save me daily.
But I would like to have more focus on them.
And I thought I might also support you all in your journeys into the so very helpful and beneficial land of gratitude and glimmers.
I thought; what better first post, than my #photodiary
I aim to take as many pictures as possible of things that spark joy, peace, hygge, and gratitude.
My pictures help me to focus on what is actually good in my life.
This is especially helpful when I am depressed and anxious.
And it has gotten me through some tough times.
Do you snap pictures of gratitude and glimmers?
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When I saw this, it hit me:
I have never in my life been "allowed" to make a big deal out of anything...
Not in my childhood home.
And not with my ex.
I was scolded by my ex when I did.
And told I was too much.
Sometimes even verbally and emotionally attacked.
I see now; also for just stating basic needs and wants.
I wonder what it would feel like to make a big deal out of something that was important to me.
Mind you; even just stating something personal to another person is a big deal for me.
Thinking about it, I've done it on behalf of my children many times.
But to do it on my own behalf.
I'll have to try that sometime.
Starting out practicing with a safe relation.
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#Burnout
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In therapy I've become aware of just how much and how chronically I "should" on myself.
I should have done better.
I should be doing better.
I should not be feeling what I am.
I should be working.
I should not be struggling.
I should be doing more.
And soooo many other should's...
Saw the mighty @interstellarrpuffin sharing this the other day.
And I was very grateful.
Grateful to see some alternatives to "should".
Because sometimes it's hard to know what to replace "should" with.
And it's very much a work in progress for me.
#MightyTogether
#Support
#MentalHealth
#CPTSD
#Trauma
#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder
#AvoidantPersonalityDisorder
#Depression
#Anxiety
#Burnout
#HighlysensitivePerson
(Picture from @interstellarrpuffin )